What is a Standard User?
A Standard User is typically a user outside the organization. Typical Standard Users include vendors, clients, and other customers that need continued access to collaborate on files and folders.
What Permissions can a Standard User Be Granted?
Administrators and Power Users (if enabled) can grant folder permissions to Standard Users. Standard Users will have access to upload and/or download content, depending on the permissions given. Keep in mind that Standard Users are outside of the organization and should not be given access to sensitive data.
What is the Difference Between a Standard User and a Power User?
Power Users (Employees) |
Standard Users |
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Web Access
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✔ | ✔ |
Create Links
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✔ | ❌ |
WebEdit
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✔ | ✔ |
Mobile Apps
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✔ | ✔ |
Desktop App
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✔ | ❌ |
Storage Sync (Office & Enterprise Local Cloud)
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✔ | ❌ |
External Authentication (via AD or SSO)
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✔ | ❌ |
FTP
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✔ | ❌ |
How Can Admins Get A List of Standard Users That Are Still Pending?
Yes, admins can export the list of users and filter it to show only standard users with blank 'LastActive' values.
Can Standard Users use @name mentions to tag other Egnyte users?
Yes, but Standard Users cannot tag other Standard Users using @name mentions. This is to maintain privacy amongst Egntye users within the domain.
For more information on Egnyte user roles, please refer to the Administrators, Power Users, and Standard Users article.